Thursday, June 19, 2014

Armenia - Khor Virap


Khor Virap XVII c.

Sent by Emma and Staff from Yerevan, Armenia.

The Khor Virap (ArmenianԽոր Վիրապ, meaning deep pit or "deep well") is an Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the Ararat valley in Armenia, near the border with Turkey, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of ArtashatArarat Province. The monastery was host to a theological seminary and was the residence of Armenian Catholicos. (read further)



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